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Women's Defense Corp Pin - ca1942
Lapel pin worn on the uniform indicating that the individual is qualified in ARP (Air Raid Precautions) and a member of the Women's Defense Corps.
Massachusetts Women Defense Corp Armband
MWDC was established during WWII to train women in various occupations to aid the war effort.
US Civil Defense Armband - ca1940
White armband with embraided Air Raid Warden insignia.
Ruth P. Cuttell
Massachusetts Civil Defense School Certificate
Official Identity Card
Official Police Pass
Household Warden
Ruth Cuttell was active during WWII as an Air Raid Warden, Household Warden and in Civil Defense.
Fuel Oil Ration
Harold A. Lyons
The coupons could be used when purchasing 1 to 50 gallons of oil during World War II.
Gasoline Ration Card
Irja E. Jokela
To receive a gasoline ration card, a person had to certify a need for gasoline.
War Ration Book Four
Alice I. Warren
Charles Warren
The books contain removable stamps that could be used during World War II to purchase rationed products.
Air Raid Warden Card
Patrick Lalli
Town of Maynard Civil Defense Agency during World War II.
Motor Corp Certificate
Pearl D. MacAuslin
Recognition of completion of the motor course at the Maynard Civil Defense School. Certificate signed by Ellen F. Sheridan.
War Ration Book No.3
Katherine A. Sheridan
World War II coupon book for rationed products.
Army - Navy E Award
Charles Clark
A certificate given to Charles Clark in recognition for his contributions "by effort and efficiency while an employee of this company in winning the Army-Navy Production Award for Excellence in War Production"